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What’s driving recent inflation and what does the outlook look like? Governor Michael Atingi-Ego explains how an extended drought pushed food crop inflation into double digits. However, recent improved rains offer optimism for agricultural output and easing food prices ahead. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! youtube.com/live/AcKAgp3yLG0… #MPS2026

How can inclusive finance drive meaningful economic growth? Join us tomorrow, 12 November, for the Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy Forum 2026, where experts will discuss access to finance, technology, and financial literacy. Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=eTsnbNdg… #BoUConnects

How can inclusive finance drive meaningful economic growth? Join us tomorrow, 12 November, for the Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy Forum 2026, where experts will discuss access to finance, technology, and financial literacy. Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=eTsnbNdg… #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, 11 November, 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :bou.or.ug/interest_rates_exc…

MONETARY POLICY AT A GLANCE | November 2026 The Bank of Uganda has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 12.0%, allowing previous policy measures more time to take effect while continuing to monitor inflation and economic developments. Our November Monetary Policy at a Glance highlights the policy decision, inflation and growth outlook, and key factors that could influence Uganda’s economy. Read the full Monetary Policy Statement: ow.ly/Uqbl5105mAA #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, November 10, 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/R5Nt5105h5y

In addition, the BoU widened the CBR bands to ±3 from ±2 percentage points and set the margins on the CBR for rediscount and bank rates to 4 and 5 percentage points, respectively. #MPS2026

MONETARY POLICY STATEMENT | November 2026 The Bank of Uganda has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 12.0%, allowing previous policy measures time to take effect while continuing to assess inflation risks and global economic developments. Read the full Monetary Policy Statement for November 2026: ow.ly/W73E5104WPX #BoUConnects

MONETARY POLICY STATEMENT | November 2026 The Bank of Uganda has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 12.0% to support price stability.

SERVICE UPDATE | RTGS & ACH Systems Restored The Bank of Uganda informs all stakeholders and the public that the planned system upgrade has been successfully completed. Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) services were fully restored at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026. Bank of Uganda appreciates your patience and understanding during the upgrade. #BOUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Monday, 9 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/ABWz5104TcO

Ahead of the Central Bank Rate announcement on Monday, 9 November 2026, here are Uganda’s key macroeconomic indicators for the months to October 2026. 📈 Inflation: Annual core inflation rose to 4.4% in October, up from 3.7% in September. Headline inflation rose to 5.8%, driven by food crops (10.7%) and energy, fuel and utilities (15.4%). 💱 Exchange rate: The shilling ended October at Shs 4,280 per US dollar, compared with Shs 3,920 at the end of September. 🏦 Interest rates: The Central Bank Rate was raised from 9.75% to 12.00% in October. The 364-day Treasury bill yield rose to 14.5%. 🌱 Growth: The economy grew 6.8% in the quarter to June 2026. Private sector credit reached Shs 33.3 trillion in September, and reserves stood at US$6.7 billion, enough for 3.7 months of imports. Follow our channels for the CBR announcement on Monday. #BoUConnects

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Monetary Policy Statement will be delivered on Monday, 9 November 2026, at 1:00 PM. The Monetary Policy Statement provides an update on domestic and global economic developments, outlines the Bank’s Central Bank Rate (CBR) decision, and explains the rationale behind it. It also explains how the decision is intended to influence financial conditions and support the Bank’s objective of maintaining price stability. 🌐Watch live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BankofUgandaO… #MonetaryPolicy #MPS2026 #EconomyUpdate

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Friday, 6 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies: ow.ly/PXrB5103Bbc

REMINDER: RTGS and ACH services close TODAY at 5:00 p.m. and will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026. Make any urgent bank-to-bank payments now, and check your bank’s cut-off time. Mobile money, ATMs and same-bank transfers will not be affected. #BoUConnects

Bank of Uganda Opening foreign exchange rates for Thursday, 5 November 2026. To access more UGX exchange rates against other currencies :ow.ly/PXrB5103Bbc

PRESS RELEASE | Uganda Government Treasury Bills – Auction Results The Bank of Uganda has released the official results of Treasury Bills Auction No. 1237, held on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, covering the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day tenors. The report provides details of bids received, amounts accepted, and auction yields. View the full results here : ow.ly/VPjY5103Fcb The next Treasury bills auction will be held on November 18, 2026

Sending money between banks this week? Here’s what you need to know. The Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) services will be unavailable from 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 5 November 2026, to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, for a planned system upgrade. Mobile money, ATMs, over-the-counter services and transfers within the same bank will not be affected. Process any urgent bank-to-bank payments before the closure. Read the FAQs below for more For enquiries, call +256 414 258441, WhatsApp +256 393 000668 or email info@bou.or.ug. #BoUConnects